Re: 1200 vs. 3000 -- Again well what about the 1520 ??

[Bill Cutts <cutts@mindspring.com>]

Well then, why the 1520 rather than the Photo EX?

But I'm having the same dilemma as Rafe. I have a 1200 and want to buy another
printer to dedicate to archival output. For me the issues are:

1200:
Pro:
I know I can get the output I desire with OEM inks and Epson Photo Paper.

Con:
I'd like a way to output CMYK files to the printer - I don't know of a
"reasonable" RIP.
I don't know when archival inks will be available for the 1200.

3000:
Pro:
I know the 3000 is rugged and has lower ink costs.
I know that the Fotonic and Silver inks are already available.
The rumors of the soon to be released Adobe Press Ready are encouraging.

Con:
I don't know what's possible with the 3000 with the Silver or Fotonic inksets.

So for me, the real question is, will the 3000 with Silver/Fotonic inks produce
"good enough" output so that I can buy the 3000 now or should I wait for the
1200 to gain better third party support. Anyone willing to send me an 8x10 photo
output from the 3000 with archival inks to alleviate my fears? :-)

Bill
cutts@mindspring.com



TMorris862@aol.com wrote:

>    To: Rafe b.
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> < Snipped 1200 vs 3000 points>
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> Well for about $380 you can still buy a new 1520 they will print a image up
> to 13.6 inches wide on 17 wide paper.
>
> At this price you can have 2 1520's filled with different inks so you can
> print just about anything and still be cheaper than a 3000!.
>
> The 1520 has the same print quality as the 3000.  (Same printheads )
>
> The 1520 has roll and tractor feeds great for somw media.
>
> I do not think the small extra  print size of the 3000 is worth the price. (
> over 2 X)
>
> I do refill so the price of  cartridges is not an issue.
>
> I mean if you are just getting into this size you may not really need a lot
> of printing yet.
>
> It is better to have 2 1520 with different inks then one 3000 with one ink
> setup.
>
> Changing inks in the 3000 is a big deal.
>
> With the 1520 just snap in a cartridge and go. Ok maybe flush but it take
> just 5 minutes with a flushing cartridge.
>
>                                         TomCat
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